90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast
Join host Chris Clarke as he explores the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Engaging interviews with experts, activists, and advocates on conservation, land management, and environmental justice. Science, politics, hiking and history, culture and creativity all go into defending the desert. Be forewarned: We are out to recruit you to the cause.
S3E15: The Surprising Longevity of Desert Plants
There are tens of thousands of plants more than a millennium old growing in the deserts of North America.
S3E14: Saving El Paso's Rio Bosque Wetlands
Chris Clarke interviews activist Jon Rezendes about the threats facing the Rio Bosque Wetlands in El Paso, Texas
S3E13: Why Protecting Cultural Sites is Important
Discover the widespread issue of looting and vandalism of archaeological resources in the Southwest US on this episode of 90 Miles from Needles. Shannon Cowell and Dusty Whiting from Archaeology Southwest discuss the impact of these crimes on Native American tribes and the importance of preserving...
S3E11: Desert Stories
A compelling perspective on the symbolic and literal connections between humans and the natural desert environment.
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Desert Love
Interesting observations but Ed Abbey wasnât wrong. The greatest threat to wilderness are sprawl and development which are driven by population growth. Slow population increase to save nature seems like a simple way.
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I love this podcast. Chris and Alicia truly care about the desert and wild spaces in general. I can always count on them for thoughtful, nuanced, insightful commentary and interviews. As someone born and raised in the Mojave , Iâm so grateful for what they do, and Iâm happy I can help support the podcast.
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This podcast is the real deal. Hosted by 2 people who care about the Mojave, know about desert ecology, and have the ability to tell a good story. Thank you! Looking forward to many more episodes.
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